A warm front moved north into southeast Michigan on the 22nd, triggering a few severe thunderstorms. The warm front proceeded to stall out along I-69, which caused the training of thunderstorms which produced the flash flooding across Genesee and Lapeer counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 13:45:00 to 22-SEP-05 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: ALMONT
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several large tree limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 16:16:00 to 22-SEP-05 16:16:00 (EST)
Location: BURTON
Magnitude: 51 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 12:58:00 to 22-SEP-05 12:58:00 (EST)
Location: JUDDVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Durand and Shipman Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 13:02:00 to 22-SEP-05 13:02:00 (EST)
Location: BIRCH RUN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local law enforcement reported a tree blown down.

Lightning in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 20:19:00 to 22-SEP-05 20:28:00 (EST)
Location: COMMERCE
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Lightning struck two homes, causing fires in each.

Lightning in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 20:10:00 to 22-SEP-05 20:10:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH LYON
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A transformer caught on fire due to a lightning strike.

Lightning in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 20:06:00 to 22-SEP-05 20:06:00 (EST)
Location: WHITE LAKE
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Lightning struck a mobile home in Cedarbrooke Estates Mobile Home Park, causing a fire.

Lightning in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 19:15:00 to 22-SEP-05 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A lightning strike caused a gas explosion in a house.

Flash Flood in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 16:15:00 to 22-SEP-05 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Three to four inches of rainfall led to widespread flooding across the county. Numerous reports of 3 feet of water on area roads including: I-75, I-475, Lieth, North, Miller, Beecher, Bradley, Sunset.Water was also reported in homes and businesses. Basement flooding was observed in Goodrich.The Flint Public library roof leaked, causing water damage to books and carpeting. A woman at Mott Community College was stranded atop her car for more than an hour due to rising flood waters, and had to be rescued.

Lightning in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 15:30:00 to 22-SEP-05 15:35:00 (EST)
Location: PORT HURON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning knocked out the county dispatch radio system. Trees also caught fire from lightning strikes.

Flash Flood in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:00:00 to 22-SEP-05 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: IMLAY CITY
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Reports of extensive flooding on streets throughout Lapeer and Imlay City. A trained spotter reported 2.9 inches of rain had fallen.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:36:00 to 22-SEP-05 17:36:00 (EST)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A huge tree toppled over at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Numerous other trees were knocked over or uprooted, blocking several streets. A tree fell on a home on Carmell Street. A tree was also reported down on a car.

Lightning in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:30:00 to 22-SEP-05 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: WAYNE
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning hit a maple tree which sparked a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:00:00 to 22-SEP-05 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: PORT HURON
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees and large limbs were reported down. Power lines were also reported down along 11th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:22:00 to 22-SEP-05 17:22:00 (EST)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 51 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

ASOS measured a gust of 59 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:53:00 to 22-SEP-05 17:53:00 (EST)
Location: WYANDOTTE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A 16 inch tree was reported down in Wyandotte.

Hail in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:35:00 to 22-SEP-05 17:35:00 (EST)
Location: YPSILANTI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Lightning in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 12:40:00 to 22-SEP-05 12:40:00 (EST)
Location: TROY
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning sparked a fire to a Regent's Park Apartment Complex. The roof was partially damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 17:40:00 to 22-SEP-05 17:40:00 (EST)
Location: YPSILANTI
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported telephone poles broken and estimated wind gusts to 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 18:00:00 to 22-SEP-05 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: WYANDOTTE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A tree 12 inches in diameter was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 12:52:00 to 22-SEP-05 12:52:00 (EST)
Location: OWOSSO
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local law enforcement reported a tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 16:52:00 to 22-SEP-05 16:52:00 (EST)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several large limbs were reported down.

Lightning in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-SEP-05 16:00:00 to 22-SEP-05 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: DAVISON
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a home in the Continental North mobile home park, causing a fire in the roof.